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Slides containing adherent paraffin sections are immersed in __________________(a) toluene(b) isoamyl alcohol(c) isopropanol(d) acetic acidI had been asked this question during an online interview.I'd like to ask this question from Techniques topic in portion Techniques in Cell Biology of Cell Biology

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The correct OPTION is (a) toluene

Best EXPLANATION: After fixation the tissue is dehydrated (USING ALCOHOLS) and embedded in paraffin wax for mechanical support during SECTIONING. Slides containing adherent paraffin wax are immersed in the toluene which dissolves the wax.



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